HACKETT

Location Map for Hackett

Hackett is an Inner North suburb of Canberra. It was named after Sir John Winthrop Hackett (1848-1916), who was a newspaper editor and worker for the Federation of Australia. Streets in Hackett are named after scientists.

Hackett is next to Watson, Dickson and Ainslie. It is bounded by Antill street and Philip avenue, and the Canberra Nature Park of Mt Ainslie/Mt Majura, with Mount Majura located behind Hackett to the east. Hackett has a neighbourhood oval, and shopping centre.

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Most Recent 15 Hackett Development Applications

The latest public Environment and Planning Directorate – Planning notifications can also be accessed from their site. The following is an extract of the public applications selected by NCCC that principally relate to Hackett or have an impact on North Canberra or its residents; the extract may not be complete and does not contain development applications that are not publicly notified.

Development Application: 201630803

Desecription: LEASE VARIATION to vary Crown lease to permit place of worship as a use. Application made in anticipation of a territory plan variation (Draft Variation No 352). This application is made in accordance with the draft plan variation.Comment closure date: 2017-08-07

Development Application: 201630299

Desecription: PROPOSAL FOR DUAL OCCUPANCY - construction of a single storey secondary residence with garage to be built at rear of property. Re-instatement of past driveway to the rear of the property.Comment closure date: 2016-11-04

Development Application: 201426464

Desecription: GAS PIPELINE- on multiple blocks: 2/55 and 10/37 Hackett; also blocks 696; 48; 165 Majura. Proposed installation of polyethylene (PE) gas pipeline between Madigan Street, Hackett and the AFP Training Complex in Pialligo. Works on designated land do not form part of this application.Comment closure date: 2015-02-02

Development Application: 201221102

Desecription: MULTI DWELLING-DEMOLITION-ADDITION-STUDIO APPARTMENT. Proposed demolition of existing single garage and construction of a small studio apartment at the east side of the dwelling.Comment closure date: 2012-02-29

Development Application: 201017016

Desecription: NONR-LEASE VARIATION-ADDITION-ALTERATIONS-SHOP. An extension and alterations to the existing shop; Addition of a deck to the rear of the existing shop; Proposal to vary the Crown lease to permit restaurant.Comment closure date:

(Note: Earlier Development Applications can be seen by accessing the ACTPLA website or by going to PlanningAlerts. Note ACTPLA do remove access to the development application documentation some time after the DA closes, but PlanningAlerts do retain some basic historical information.)